Common English Mistakes in Investor Pitches by Ukrainian Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Ukrainian speakers from Ukraine when writing a Investor Pitch in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

Esteemed Investors, today I present to you our innovative solution that revolutionizes how businesses operate. AWe alwayswe strive to deliver excellence, and our product ensures efficiency and cost savings. With your support, wecanwe expand our reach and impact more industries globally.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make the word order consistent."

Esteemed Investors, today I present to you our innovative solution that revolutionizes how businesses operate. We always strive to deliver excellence, and our product ensures efficiency and cost savings. With your support, we can expand our reach and impact more industries globally.

Esteemed Investors, today I present to you our innovative solution that revolutionizes how businesses operate. Always we strive to deliver excellence, and our product ensures efficiency and cost savings. With your support, can we expand our reach and impact more industries globally.

Mistake Example #2

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

Dear Investors, iIf our company willreceives the funding, we will expand our operations into new markets by next year. If wewill achieve this, our projected revenue will increase by 50%. We believe that if you willinvest in us, you will see significant returns on your investment.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for correct word usage in conditionals."

Dear Investors, If our company receives the funding, we will expand our operations into new markets by next year. If we achieve this, our projected revenue will increase by 50%. We believe that if you invest in us, you will see significant returns on your investment.

Dear Investors, if our company will receive the funding, we will expand our operations into new markets by next year. If we will achieve this, our projected revenue will increase by 50%. We believe that if you will invest in us, you will see significant returns on your investment.

Mistake Example #3

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

Dear Investors, wWe are excited to present anopportunity to invest in an innovative tech startup from Ukraine. Our company has developed aunique software solution that addresses critical needs in themarket. With your support, we can expand ourreach and bring theproduct toa global audience.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I added articles and a possessive pronoun to make this text grammatically correct. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Dear Investors, We are excited to present an opportunity to invest in an innovative tech startup from Ukraine. Our company has developed a unique software solution that addresses critical needs in the market. With your support, we can expand our reach and bring the product to a global audience.

Dear Investors, we are excited to present opportunity to invest in innovative tech startup from Ukraine. Our company has developed unique software solution that addresses critical needs in market. With your support, we can expand reach and bring product to global audience.